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Need to figure out online sales? Free event 10/24 in Seattle

According to Forrester Research, U.S. online retail sales exceeded $200 billion in 2011 and are expected to grow through 2016. And the average online consumer will increase the amount they spend online by 44% by 2016.

To tap into this upswing in online activity, there’s a Local Business Summit happening this Wednesday in downtown Seattle. Over 100 entrepreneurs are already registered for this free event hosted by Dex One.

It’s no wonder; there’s an impressive lineup of speakers and spot-on workshops to help boost online sales. Plus there’s free valet parking, giveaway bags full of goodies, as well as a steady flow of food and drinks to keep your brain focused.

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